MSHA Fire Suppression and Fire Protection Advisor

You have selected undergound diesel equipment, mobile equipment, any machine, including electric powered machines, used to transport a safety can, and primary escapeway with no one inby.

The Advisor indicates that this is allowed, except on mantrips.

The minimum requirement is:

Two 10A:60B:C fire extinguishers. 75.1909(a)(2)

Additional text of the regulations and text in the Program Policy Manual not included in this Advisor may be relevant for compliance decisions. This answer may not address all particular situations which may occur at your mine. Please contact your local MSHA District Manager for more specific guidance.

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